Jamaican vs Houma Community Comparison
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Houma Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 33,539,022 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Houma within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.419. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.055% in Houma. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 55.3 Houma.
Jamaican vs Houma Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 38.7%, a difference of 97.3%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $30,343, a difference of 27.4%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $72,093, a difference of 22.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($48,632 compared to $50,547, a difference of 3.9%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,933 compared to $77,044, a difference of 8.9%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $38,949, a difference of 11.3%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $32,996 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $76,188 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $62,575 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Tragic $38,949 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $50,547 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $30,343 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Tragic $44,356 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $77,044 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $72,093 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $44,822 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 38.7% |
Jamaican vs Houma Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (13.2% compared to 23.5%, a difference of 77.5%), single female poverty (21.6% compared to 33.8%, a difference of 56.5%), and single father poverty (17.3% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 54.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 0.29%), married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 4.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 7.3%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 18.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 16.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 20.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Tragic 26.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 24.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 26.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 21.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 23.5% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 33.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 26.7% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 43.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 16.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 16.5% |
Jamaican vs Houma Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.5% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 41.7%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 27.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 15.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 0.41%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 0.59%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 21.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 8.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 7.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.8% |
Jamaican vs Houma Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 74.1%, a difference of 10.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 59.5%, a difference of 9.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 73.7%, a difference of 1.3%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 79.9%, a difference of 5.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Tragic 59.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Poor 35.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Tragic 73.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 79.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 74.1% |
Jamaican vs Houma Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 24.3%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 21.0%), and currently married (41.4% compared to 45.5%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.2% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 2.3%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 4.0%), and average family size (3.31 compared to 3.18, a difference of 4.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 65.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 44.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Tragic 3.18 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 45.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 46.6% |
Jamaican vs Houma Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 56.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 54.4%, a difference of 18.9%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 5.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 6.0%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 7.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 11.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 88.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Poor 54.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 16.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Jamaican vs Houma Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (13.4% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 69.5%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 68.0%), and bachelor's degree (33.6% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 56.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.22%), 5th grade (96.9% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.25%), and 6th grade (96.5% compared to 96.2%, a difference of 0.25%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 92.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 87.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 83.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 81.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 75.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 47.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 41.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 28.2% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 21.4% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 7.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 2.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 0.96% |
Jamaican vs Houma Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Houma communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 58.6%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 57.0%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 51.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 7.9%), self-care disability (2.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 10.7%), and disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 17.7%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Houma |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 17.1% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Tragic 17.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 16.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 9.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 32.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 56.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 3.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 4.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 19.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 9.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 3.0% |